Perique®
Tobacco Liqueur

Perique®
Tobacco
Liqueur was released in 2006 following many months of careful
development.

Louisiana
Perique is the rarest
and more precious tobacco in the entire world. Early French settlers
learned the secrets of Perique cultivation from the native peoples, and
while their descendents have continued the tradition for centuries,
very little Perique tobacco exists today. The unique terroir of the
Mississippi
River gives Perique the intense spices and aromas that contribute to
the delicate balance of this fine liqueur.

In
an effort to bring attention
to this endangered tradition, Jade Liqueurs®
developed Perique®
liqueur
to captivate one's senses with the wonderful aroma of this native,
organically cultivated
tobacco, but in a form that effectively negates the health concerns
associated with tobacco use. Perique is entirely artisanal
in its proprietary construction, and embodies the nuances of this
ancient tobacco.
Perique is best enjoyed in the same manner as one would a fine liqueur
or brandy. Due to the difficulty in procuring this rare tobacco,
Perique®
liqueur is available only in limited
quantities.

Tasting
NotesThe aroma is unique, but with
touches of cognac, woody tones, Perique tobacco, spices, and briny sea
air. In addition I was surprised and intrigued by a complex base of
fermented notes in the aroma which bring to mind just a touch of
belacan or bagoong alamang suspended pleasantly within. Some could
think this a negative aroma, but as in the iodine brine of a good
seaside single malt Scotch, it adds a unique touch that brings the
other components together.
The taste is sharp, but smooth, with a mild sweetness that balances the
fire in the liqueur. The tangy fermented Perique tobacco comes through
more so than in the aroma, as do the hints of spices. Then it has a
woody finish combined with fine leather, as if you were sitting in an
old leather armchair, in a cozy library where your favorite grandfather
had smoked his pipe a few hours before.